The mighty, warlike Aztec nation felt that its existence depended upon human sacrifices. The sun would not shine, the crops would not grow, and wars would not be won if the gods were not appeased. As brutal as the ceremonies were, the victims (usually taken from among 5 captives from battles) accepted their fate passively, having been previously indoctrinated and heavily sedated.

1. Why did the Aztecs offer human sacrifices?(A) They were cruel and inhuman.(B) They believed they had to pacify the gods.(C) They wanted to force the citizens to obey.(D) They wanted to deter crime.2. Before the sacrifices, the victims were(A) tortured and harassed,(B) fed and entertained(C) brainwashed and drugged(D) interrogated and drugged3. In what manner did the victims accept their destiny?(A) submissively(B) rebelliously(C) violently(D) notoriously